HR Director Americas

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Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

We have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions, leading the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, and enabling our customers to build a better, healthier world.

Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI‑based image analysis solutions provide users with profound insights, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

As the HR Director Americas you will be a strategic partner to the Commercial and Service teams while supporting all functions across the region. In this role, you’ll drive initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, develop top talent, and lead transformative human resources programs that enable growth and engagement across a $250 M business. This position reports to the Global Commercial HR Director and is part of the Leica Microsystems Human Resources leadership team located onsite in Deerfield, Illinois or Waltham, Massachusetts.

• Partner strategically with Commercial and Service leadership while supporting all functions across the Americas to align people strategies with business goals. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, coaching managers and influencing decisions to drive impactful business outcomes.
• Drive organizational capability and design initiatives that strengthen leadership and enable growth in a $250 M business.
• Lead talent management efforts, including attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to build a strong pipeline for future success.
• Ensure flawless execution of core human resources processes, such as performance management, merit reviews, and talent initiatives. Oversee human resources operations and compliance, ensuring adherence to local labor laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements and advising on all sensitive matters.
• Champion change management and transformation, fostering engagement and organizational effectiveness across inclusive teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 12 years extensive experience across all human resources functions, including talent management, organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.
• Proven experience supporting global commercial organizations (e.g., sales, service, marketing) and managing human resources in a matrixed environment.
• Proficiency in human resources systems and tools, including Workday and compliance policy‑related platforms.
• Demonstrated success in delivering and managing complex human resources processes such as performance cycles, merit reviews, sales incentive schemes, and restructuring.

• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic and internationally.

• Experience supporting global commercial organizations (sales, service, marketing) in a matrix environment.
• Managing and developing a human resources team.
• Driving organizational design and change management projects.

The annual salary range for this role is $190,000 – $240,000. This range may be modified in the future. The position is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

Leica Microsystems recognizes the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles. This position can be performed remotely from your home. Additional information…